Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy utilization and
storage, diagnosed by a co-occurrence of 3 out of five of the following
medical conditions: abdominal (central) obesity, elevated blood
pressure, elevated fasting plasma glucose, high serum triglycerides, and
low high-density cholesterol (HDL) levels. Some studies have shown the prevalence in the USA to be an estimated 34% of the adult population, and the prevalence increases with age.

Metabolic syndrome and prediabetes appears to be the same disorder, just diagnosed by a different set of biomarkers.

Your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke
increases with the number of metabolic risk factors you have. In
general, a person who has metabolic syndrome is twice as likely to
develop heart disease and five times as likely to develop diabetes as
someone who doesn't have metabolic syndrome.

If you think you have this condition, we can help! Call us for information on the best supplements and dietary changes to help this condition!

Brain Chemicals

Are you feeling more depressed than you think you should? Has your get up and go, got up and went? If so, you may be low in particular brain chemicals like Serotonin, GABA, Tyrosine or DPA.

Low Serotonin will make you feel like you are living under a dark cloud, while low tyrosine( an amino acid) will leave you feeling like you have the blah's. You may feel stressed out and could use some GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid). GABA acts to make the body more tranquil. If you feel too sensitive to life's pains, you may be low in endorphins. This can be raised by a supplement call DPA. The good new is that these supplements may work as well or better than the common anti-depressants you see on TV with less side-effects!

If you would like to find out more, call LIly and she will send you the brain chemical analysis worksheet.

All the best,

Dr., Saul

PS..My son is getting married on Saturday the 5th of October and I am excited!

Adrenal Fatigue

Are you suffering with Adrenal fatigue? Here are the common signs.1. Difficulty getting up in the morning.2. Mid morning low.3. You feel better after the noon meal.4. You have an afternoon low.5. You feel better from 6 to 9:30 pm and get a second wind from 11pm to 1:30am.6. You feel better if you can sleep in an extra 2 hours in the morning.

Other common signs are low bloods sugar or hypoglycemia, craving sweets and/or salty foods, difficulty sleeping, lowered libido, taking longer to recover from illness or stress, respiratory problems that come back too soon, a feeling of overwhelm or mild depression and difficulty concentratingThere are multiple causes of adrenal fatigue, but the most common is prolonged periods of stress or acute injuries like auto accidents.

The good news is that we can help. If you think you are suffering from adrenal fatigue, call us to see if we can provide a way back to being the person you know yourself to be!

The most common groups of people who suffer from this are caregivers, social workers, police, doctors, nurses, single moms, lawyers and people working 2 jobs. Self employed people are likely candidates as well.

Your Core!

Lets talk about Core strength. You hear this term a lot. So what exactly is your core? Here is what you need to know.

You are made of Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, and Fascia. If there is a breakdown in any of these systems you will have a loss of function which will lead to pain and dis-ease. We evaluate your body to find out the source of the problem.

What are the Core Muscles named and why are they so Important?

The core is made of all the muscles that ultimately attach to the pelvis. These muscles can be divided into two sections based on their anatomical functions. One provides stabilization and the others provide movement.

1. Deep stabilization system
2. Superficial movement system

Anatomically, the muscles that are deeper in the body work more to
stabilize the pelvis and spine, and the muscles that are located more
superficially are more important for moving the pelvis and spine.

1. Deep Stabilization System

Core Training places a lot of emphasis on working the deep muscles of
the core. Research shows that the deep muscles contract first before any
movement is initiated. The body is brilliant! It is wired to be
stable first before it engages action.

The deep muscles are close to the spine and pelvis and they can help to
move the body, but their primary role is to stabilize the pelvis and
lower back. This protects these areas and gives you a strong foundation
for the upcoming activity.

The core muscles that make the deep stabilization system are:

The transversus abdominus is one of the most important
core muscles. It attaches to the pubic bone and fascia in the front. It
compresses the abdominal contents, thus adding stability to the lower
back and pelvis.

The lumbar multifidus runs on an
angle and it helps with rotational stability. Research shows that people
with chronic lower back pain have significant atrophy (wasting away) of
the multifidus.

The pelvic floor muscles connect the sacrum and pelvis
to the pubic bone. Their primary job is to stabilize the bottom of the
abdominal cavity. The pelvis floor works with the transversus abdominus
and multifidus to stabilize the pelvis. Kegel exercises are a great way
to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

The diaphragm is the main respiratory muscle. It attaches to the ribs and spine. The diaphragm also forms the roof of the abdominal cavity, so it
stabilizes the top of the abdominal cavity.

The internal oblique is the deeper of the 2 oblique muscles.
It runs on an angle from the pelvis up to the ribs. Its primary role is
in stabilizing the core, but it also helps to move the spine.

The transverso-spinalis muscles focus on segmental stability of the
spine because they span just a few vertebrae in length. These muscles
are also important for rotational stability.

All of the deep core muscles are important. When you perform exercises
that require your spine to be stable, you challenge these core muscles.
The plank exercise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiA9j-dR0oM, bridges, alternate arm and leg raises, and the
drawing in maneuver are examples of exercises that can increase core
stability. Any exercise or piece
of equipment that requires your muscles to work harder to keep your
spine stable will increase the muscle work in the deep stabilization
system of the core.

2) Superficial Movement System

When the pelvis moves, the
hips move, and when the hip move, the lower back moves. If the
pelvis is stable, the lower back and hip are stable, so any muscle that
attaches to the pelvis is part of the core as well.

The latissimus dorsi (lats), which helps you do pull
ups, is most often thought of as a back and shoulder muscle, but it also
attaches to the upper border of the hip bone, (pelvis), lumbar vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, and ribs.
The lats can help to tilt the pelvis forwards or to the side, and it
can negatively affect lower back posture when tight and inflexible.

The erector spinae are the group of muscles that people
most commonly think of when they talk about lower back muscles. They
are a group of superficial muscles that run the entire length of the
spine. As the name suggests, these muscles help to keep the spine erect
and they also pull the spine backwards. Every lower back exercise will
place some emphasis on the erector spinae muscles.

The iliopsoas is the main hip flexor muscle. It
attaches to the front of the lumbar spine and pelvis. It is primarily
responsible for bending the hip, but it can also help to stabilize the
pelvis, lower back, and hip.

The adductors are the muscles of the inner thigh. Most
people don't think of the inner thigh muscles as core muscles, but all
of the adductor muscles attach to the pubic bone, which is the front
part of the pelvis. Because they attach to the pubic bone they can help
to stabilize the pelvis, especially when standing on 1 leg.

The hip abductors (gluteus medius and minimus) also
attach to the pelvis. The gluteus medius and minimus are very important
for hip stability, and they are especially important for stabilizing the
hip and pelvis when standing on one leg. This is one of the reasons I
say that balance exercises are so important in core training.

The hamstrings are the muscles on the back of the
thigh, and they attach to the bottom of the pelvis. Strong hamstrings
can help to anchor and stabilize the pelvis, and tight inflexible
hamstrings can pull on the pelvis and negatively affect lower back
posture.

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body
and it attaches to the back of the pelvis. It extends thigh at the hip,
and assists in laterally rotating the thigh. It works with the
hamstrings to move the pelvis and also helps to stabilize the pelvis.
Bridges can be considered a core exercise because it works the glutes
while keeping the spine stable.

The external obliques attach to the ribs and pelvis but
they are located superficially compared to the internal obliques. The
external obliques are designed slightly more for moving the spine than
stabilizing, but the external obliques also help to stabilize the
pelvis and lower back.
The rectus abdominus (6 pack) is probably the most popular core
muscle. It runs down the front of the spine, and it is the main muscle
for flexing and bending. It is the main muscle for core exercises such
as crunches and sit-ups.

Chiropractic Care For Tension Headaches

Tension-type headaches are the most common form of headaches experienced in the general population today. These headaches are characterized by pain and tightness around the hatband area of the head. Associated pain and stiffness in the neck region may also be present. Tension headaches are made worse by several things, most notably stress, anxiety and physical tension such as poor posture. A recently published study indicates chiropractic care that includes manipulative therapy (chiropractic adjustments) and/or manual therapy (stretching and massage related therapies) are both beneficial in reducing the pain as well as improving neck range of motion. These beneficial results were seen with just 4 treatments administered during a 4-week period. If you or someone you know if suffering from headaches, call your local chiropractor today to schedule a no obligation consultation.

Reduce Stroke With Fruits and Vegetables

Want to significantly reduce your risk for stroke? New research indicates eating fruits and vegetables can do so by almost one-third. To obtain their data, researchers evaluated twenty recent studies that included more than 760,000 participants and approximately 17,000 strokes. Those eating the most fruits and vegetables were 21 percent less likely to experience a stroke. For every 200 grams of fruit consumed daily, stroke risk was reduced 32 percent and 11 percent with every 200 grams of vegetables consumed. So what fruits and vegetables seemed to have the most beneficial effects? According to researchers, citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes as well as apples, pears and leafy vegetables were most linked to reduced stroke risk. With strokes listed as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., adding or increasing consumption of these fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer.

Second-Hand Smoke Damages Kids' Arteries

New research has found that children exposed to second-hand smoke experience aging of their arteries by 3.3 years by the time they reach adulthood. The passive smoke causes irreversible damage to their arteries and as a result, significantly increases their risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) later in life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in addition to the 6 million people who die each year from their own smoking, another 600,000 die as a result of second-hand smoke. Moreover, approximately 40 percent of children are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke at home. If you’re a smoker and have yet to kick the habit, especially if you’re a parent, it's time.